I had dinner at Gracias Madre this weekend in Weho. It's such a fun and lively spot on the weekend! It also has a very beautiful outdoor patio for al fresco dining. When I used to be a vegetarian, this was one of my favorite spots. Even though I eat meat now, I love my veggies and I still enjoy going to vegetarian restaurants that offer creative twists on traditionally meat-based meals.
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Chicken curry salad is one of my favorite salads. I first discovered this salad at Urth Caffe on Melrose when I moved to LA about 12 years ago. I have been wanting to recreate this dish for awhile now. It wasn't until I returned from a rejuvenating yoga retreat in Costa Rica this past summer that I finally felt inspired to make it myself.
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What is your favorite meal of the day? I think a lot of you might say breakfast or brunch (especially, those of you in LA). I'm probably part of the minority. I don't really like breakfast.
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Have you ever bought a Green Mango before? I haven't until now.
I had to ask my mother about it and it was not an easy conversation. Sometimes, she doesn't make any sense! Our heated conversation went something like this:
Read MoreAs I mentioned in my About section, I don't really know what I'm doing. I have never made a "professional" cookbook before. I have never not worked a corporate job before. Making the decision to take the rest of the year off to work on a creative passion project was liberating, but also simultaneously terrifying!
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I decided that I needed to up my photo game for my food pics if I really want to elevate my cookbook. This means that I needed props--different tabletop backgrounds, cute utensils, colored plates, spice bowls, and linen napkins.
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